I'll Go to Hell If No One Else Will / Take Me Along, Old Hand (Bonus Chapter)

"I took advantage of you, and I hid many things from you..."

"But your intentions are good, to do the right thing..."

Kevin continued to be candid, Tifa smiled and answered confidently.

"Sorry, I'll be right there..."

To make up for his guilt, Kevin decided to reveal some of his secrets.

However, Tifa raised her hand, gently sealing his lips and teeth with her right index and middle fingers, and shook her head slightly.

"No need, I trust you..."

"I can't think of anyone else but you who could have settled those Cursed Children. Without a doubt, you are kind at heart."

"Thunder isn't an easy person to get along with, but someone who's willing to ask her for money can't be too bad in terms of character."

"Most importantly, I could tell you were very worried about me last night..."

Kevin, who thought he had hidden himself well, suddenly realized that his true self had long been exposed to Tifa.

She is a gentle and reserved older sister next door. Whether you confide your troubles and sorrows or share your joys and happiness, she can help you share your Affliction, enhance your pleasure, and always keep your secrets.

Kevin, who was used to being the decision-maker, often played the role of someone being relied on. He never imagined that one day he would fall into this kind of gentle care.

"Thanks..."

As he murmured, Kevin smiled, lowered his head, and kissed Tifa's smooth forehead. At the same time, taking advantage of the girl's slight shyness, he mischievously leaned close to her ear and whispered something.

"Sister Tifa, I've made up my mind. From now on, no one can take you away from me! It's all because you did such a good job!"

Tifa paused for a moment, then playfully tapped Kevin on the head, taking it as a teasing joke, unaware of the resolute glint in the young man's eyes.

Anyway, I heard that Cloud and Aerith are really getting along. Since you two are not meant to be, you might as well stay by my side.

After a brief period of tenderness, Kevin organized the information and gathered the three of them together to briefly explain the current plans and situation.

"You mean the Schrodinger Company's martial law this morning, Lufus's sudden rise to power—all of these were your doing?"

Tifa, lying in her hospital bed, was somewhat stunned, especially when she heard that the Schrodinger Company, which they had been fighting against for nearly ten years, had collapsed from within overnight. She was utterly shocked.

The three were utterly astonished by Shinra's insane plan and the origin of Jenova, the creator.

"Furthermore, according to the latest news from Zack, Lufus, who holds the highest authority, mobilized the Imperial Army at four in the morning to completely surround the secret base of the Shinra Special Forces."

"Just to be on the safe side, even the First Seat's Thunder was urgently recalled to take charge of the Shinra Special Forces had laid down their weapons and were undergoing inspection."

Jill Hera handed over the phone, and the encrypted text messages were deciphered one by one.

"Sephiroth, escaped?"

"Not only that! Nearly two-thirds of the Shinra Special Forces defected, and Jenova made a single appearance, causing heavy losses to the Imperial Army, which consisted mainly of lower-ranking ordinary soldiers..."

"Even Zack and Thunder were severely injured by the Creator. Now, the Schrodinger Company has completely withdrawn from the Hida Mountains and abandoned the pursuit of those defectors."

Jill Hera spoke seriously, recalling the terrifying alien god, and suddenly felt a headache coming on.

Kevin, who had expected this, was not surprised. He leaned back in his chair and tapped the table rhythmically with his fingers. His calm and thoughtful demeanor exuded a unique charm.

As Hatsune Miku said, if the creator Jenova really couldn't even escape the pursuit of Schrodinger Company, then he wouldn't deserve to be called a "natural disaster".

These extraterrestrial life forms are undeniably powerful; their strength is a gap that cannot be bridged by sheer numbers.

Therefore, in the final moments, it was a battle of wits, with soldiers facing soldiers, generals facing generals, and kings facing kings.

Before that, Kevin, who was a step below Jenova, had to remove all the pawns that this alien god had planted on the Four Islands of Japan.

Only then could they gather all their forces and launch a pincer attack.

Otherwise, if the Four Islands of Japan, and even the Schrodinger Company, were to follow the same path as that creator to the bitter end, then this place would truly be beyond saving.

Fortunately, everything went smoothly. With this combination of offense and defense, Jenova's Shinra Special Forces were disgraced, and Schrodinger Company's resources were cut off from them.

But if he wanted to turn the situation around, there was only one way he could take: the "higher-ups" route...

After sorting out his thoughts, Kevin put a chocolate in his mouth and chewed it while reaching out to Jill Hera beside him.

"Lufus being good? Where's what I wanted?"

"We've been prepared for this for a long time. Who are we going to target this time?"

Kevin took the file bag, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Experience with me a traditional Japanese national treasure—Gekokujo!"

Chapter 534, Section 562: If I don't go to hell, who will?

Inside the living room of Tendou Civil Security Company.

After listening to Kevin's explanation, the suspicious Tendou Kisara temporarily believed that his partner was the man in front of him, and casually beckoned to Chizuru Kase to serve red tea to the three distinguished guests (Sumire Muroto is slacking off).

Why weren't these children sent to summer camp?

Kevin was somewhat confused. As the situation became increasingly dangerous, before he left, he had instructed Tendou Kisara to have the young lady protect the SCP Foundation's neutral zone.

"Without this place, where can we escape to? Everyone in Seventh Heaven thinks the same thing."

"And we haven't seen Mother yet."

Before Tendou Kisara answer, Chizuru Kase picked up the tray, his tone calm yet unusually resolute, leaving the unscrupulous boss looking helpless.

Just as Kevin was about to explain the pros and cons, the twin sisters, Buse catgirl and Fuse Midori, ran out from the corner one after the other, grabbing the zookeeper's limbs and pleading in their eyes.

"Brother Kevin, don't send us away. My sister and I can sing for you..."

"Xia Shi is a great storyteller, and Cui can sleep with you at night; they're very comfortable to hold..."

It seems something amiss has crept in... Kevin sensed the Tendou Kisara's eyes and hurriedly raised his hand to prove his innocence. Fearing that the little girls would continue to spout nonsense, he immediately granted their request.

"I know it's dangerous here, but other places are even more dangerous for these children..."

Tendou Kisara moved by compassion, so he got up and led his partners Kevin and Jill Hera on a tour of the company premises.

The once somewhat messy Tendou Civil Security Company was now spotless, and Kevin and Jill Hera's desks and living quarters appeared to have been cleaned daily. All the decorations remained exactly as they were.

Clearly, the children genuinely consider this place their home, and the two of them are part of it.

Jill Hera, who was never good at saying no, was deeply moved. She picked up each of the children, glared at Kevin, and forced him to reiterate his words before finally letting the four Cursed Children play.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Tifa, who was just recovering from her serious injuries, received a call from her companions, bid them farewell, and returned to Seventh Heaven to begin preparing for her next mission.

Inside the reception room, Tendou Kisara in his chair, pointed to himself in confusion, and then turned his gaze to his only subordinate Rentaro Satomi was sitting to the side with his eyes downcast and seemingly lost in thought.

"Did we hear wrong? You came here alone to see us?"

"Let's take a look first..."

Kevin tossed a thick stack of documents in front of Miss Tendo and leisurely sipped his red tea.

Due to a series of events, Kevin's prestige grew stronger, and with age, his authority became more refined. Tendou Kisara immediately suppressed his smile and took the matter seriously.

The young lady initially hesitated as she flipped through the pages, but then she read faster and faster, her expression gradually turning sinister.

"Smack!"

With a dull thud, the file folder was slammed onto the table by the girl who had suddenly stood up.

"They did all of this?"

Tendou Kisara's teeth were clenched so tightly they made a grinding sound; the icy voice revealed a hint of ferocity.

Kevin shook his head slightly, but then a devilish smile spread across his face.

"There are more than just these; I only picked a portion. Isn't it interesting..."

At this moment, Rentaro Satomi, who had just taken the document and was reading it, was also filled with shock.

Within Seven Star Village, the inhumane development process of the Gastrea Virus; the passive preparations for the Gastrea war in order to obtain a large amount of experimental data;

A conspiracy to deliberately lure Gastrea into Abandoned Commercial District and silence Mugihito's parents, who knew the truth; a scandal involving the framing of the Cursed Children and the corruption and bribery at the Second Monolith;

Even more so, driven by personal greed, he embarked on a mad plan to gamble with the fate of his nation and collaborate with the alien creator, Jenova...

All of this is connected to a certain powerful family that has remained in power in the political arena.

"I want to expose these beasts!"

Tendou Kisara finally understands that his parents were secretly executed by the family because they still had a conscience and refused to compromise their principles.

The enraged girl gripped the stack of documents tightly with her white-kneedled fingers, rose, and whispered coldly, her long hair obscuring her face, as if she were a vengeful ghost punishing the filth of the world.

"Have you heard about traffic restrictions and public opinion guidance?"

"They haven't revealed a single clue about the Gastrea virus. The Cursed Children, who were Gastrea Virus victims, have instead become despised demons..."

"If whistleblowing were truly effective, why did Ms. Claire from that anti-biochemical organization, despite having such overwhelming evidence, not only fail to destabilize Shinra's operations but instead bring trouble upon herself?"

"The upper echelons' disregard for the perpetrators and the tacit acceptance of those who benefit from the situation have long been a consensus..."

"Japan is doomed. They can only pin their hopes on Jenova. No matter how many sacrifices they make, as long as the knife doesn't fall on their own heads, they'll think it doesn't matter."

"Girl, you can never wake someone who's pretending to be asleep..."

"Believe it or not, the moment you break this bombshell, a whole bunch of people will be there to defend and protect you..."

"At that time, in order to protect the community of shared interests, those scumbags from the Tendo Family will not only emerge unscathed, but will also become a banner uniting all forces, rising to their zenith..."

Kevin chuckled, sneering at this morbid society where right and wrong are indistinguishable.

"Then kill them all! I'll use my improved Tendo Style to test my skills on these scum."

Tendou Kisara drew her long sword, chuckling sickly. A thick, black aura enveloped the girl, transforming her into a sinister grim Grim Reaper.

"Mugihito, please calm down! I believe there is justice in this world!"

Rentaro Satomi Tendou Kisara, who was charging out with his sword, his expression a mixture of determination and pleading.

"Justice? Rentaro, you just wait and see! I'm here to teach you the Last Lesson! Justice isn't something you wait for; it's something you fight for!"

Tendou Kisara's scabbard swung back, striking Rentaro Satomi's wrist. As he spoke coldly in a low voice, he grabbed his childhood friend by the neck and flung him aside.

However, after taking only two steps, the girl turned pale, swayed, and nearly collapsed to her knees.

"Mugihito, you haven't been on dialysis lately, can we stop and think of a solution together? You'll die if this continues!"

Ignoring his own injuries, Rentaro Satomi hurriedly picked up the swaying Tendou Kisara, his voice trembling and his eyes glistening with tears.

"Rentaro, I live for revenge! I will send all those who killed my parents to hell!"

"If the sword in my hand isn't enough, then I'll use my life! To achieve this long-cherished wish, I'm willing to become a demon or monster!"

With Tendou Kisara Rentaro Satomi struggled to his feet, his head held high, his words filled with a resolute determination like the unyielding edge of a sword.

This childhood friend, with her somewhat compromising nature, Tendou Kisara, who has now fallen into extremes.

"If I don't come back, take good care of Enju. Don't you dare get involved with that woman Miori Soma. You can't outsmart her..."

The pale-faced girl gently kissed Rentaro Satomi's forehead, tender yet resolute.

That Tendou Kisara rushed out of the room, Rentaro Satomi's various experiences flashed through his mind like a slideshow. Kevin's ruthless methods constantly stirred up his shame and remorse.

Am I just going to stand by and watch tragedy unfold again? I've been angry, I've complained, I've felt hatred, but what have I actually accomplished?

In a daze, when I was an apprentice sculpting Buddha statues, the generous words of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva in the scriptures echoed in my mind, resounding and enlightening.

If I don't go to hell, who will?

Since you're determined to save us, why are you stopping now? I have nothing more to lose.

Rentaro Satomi took a deep breath, strode forward, and gave chase.

This time, however, he brought a gun.

Chapter 535, Section 563: Experienced Driver, Take Me With You (Bonus Chapter)

"Bang! Bang!"

A series of heavy thuds echoed as Kevin yawned, finally somewhat satisfied with Rentaro Satomi's eventual realization.

"Hey! You're going to do his thing too?"